Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/778,093

Enhanced Overload and Congestion Control in Wireless Communication Systems

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 19, 2024

Priority

Sep 29, 2023 — provisional 63/586,464

Examiner

OBAYANJU, OMONIYI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +25.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 614 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

437 granted / 614 resolved

+11.2% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

647

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

84.3%

+44.3% vs TC avg

§102

12.3%

-27.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 614 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+25.5%)

3y 0m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 614 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.